Skywatcher Newtonian Reflector Telescopes - Reflector Telescopes by OVL

”I have used a great number of telescopes; some are good, some mediocre and some bad. To me the Sky-Watcher range of instruments are very good indeed, and suited to amateurs of all kinds – and they are not priced out of the market! Excellent value.
Use them and enjoy them.“

Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Note: The Sky-Watcher telescope models and mountings that have been tested, endorsed and recommended by Sir Patrick Moore are labelled accordingly in their respective sections on this website.

FANTASTIC ACCESSORY SET OFFER!!

Buy ANY Sky-Watcher or TAL telescope from ANY UK dealer & buy this superb
Sky-Watcher Eyepiece, Filter, Night Vision Torch & User Guide Set for just £69.00 (SRP £149.00) directly from OVL!!

Kit Comprises: 2mm, 5mm, 15mm & 20mm Long Eye Relief Eyepieces, Four Threaded Light Filters (Amber, Blue, Neutral Grey & Moon Filter) Dual - Beam LED Night Vision Torch, Astronomical Telescope User Guide, in lockable, foam-padded Aluminium Case

Terms of Offer
Just send a photocopy of your receipt with a cheque (payable to OVL) and covering note to us at the address below. Order must be placed within FOUR MONTHS of telescope purchase. Please provide a daytime telephone number and an address, for guaranteed acceptance of delivery, between 9am-5pm Mon-Fri as the goods will be delivered by carrier. FREE delivery to any UK address!!

Offer commences 25th June 2007.
Telescope purchased 25/02/07 onwards qualify for offer.

Post to: Accessory Set Offer, Optical Vision Ltd, Unit 3 Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St.Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 9UP

(Please note: We reserve the right to discontinue this offer at any time without prior notice)

The Sky-Watcher SKYHAWK models feature shorter, more compact telescope tube lengths resulting in lighter-weight telescopes of excellent convenience and portability. They are a particularly good choice of instrument for keen beginners to astronomy, wanting larger aperture and increased performance at a relatively low cost. The Skyhawk-1145PM model with its uperb Parabolic Primary Mirror & R.A. Motor Drive, for Automatic Tracking purposes, represents an outstanding, high quality package for the more Serious Novice Astronomer. Tube material : Aluminium.

The Sky-Watcher EXPLORER range are standard Newtonian reflectors of excellent quality and versatility, ranging in aperture from a respectable 130mm to an incredible light-gulping 300mm aperture, catering for astronomers of all levels. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the EXPLORER range offers excellent all round Diffraction-Limited performance. Tube material : Aluminium.

Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

Multi-purpose Rechargeable Power Supply ideal for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
Built-in 12V 7 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Rechargeable Battery with Diagostic LED Display, Protective Fuse.
Built-in Multi-angle 500,000 cp Halogen Spotlight
2 x DC 12V output car jack
DC 3, 6, 9V output jack
Booster Terminal on real side
Built-in flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
Built-in Circuit Breaker for safety operation
DC cord with car plug is included
Light diffuser for flashlight is included
Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

	Prod. Code
Sky-Watcher 7Ah Rechargeable Power Tank	153	SRP £ 39.99

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Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank

Multi-function rechargeable power supply for use with Sky-Watcher SynScan and SupaTrak mountings
250A Cranking Amp, Jump Start System – 5 sec
Radio – AM/FM/SIREN
Built-in Spotlight/Flashlight
Angle adjustable Halogen Spotlight – said to be 800,000cp
Built-in Circuit Breaker and fuse to Ensure Safe Operation
Diagnostics L.E.D. shows Battery Status
Multi-Voltage D.C. Output – 12V/9V/6V/3V
Cord Storage Compartment
Built-in booster cable set in a well protected compartment
Detachable flashlight with ON/OFF/FLASH function
Built-in 12V 17Ah Sealed Lead-Acid rechargeable battery
DC Cord with car plug is included
Mains charger, with UK & Euro adaptor plugs

	Prod. Code
Sky-Watcher 17Ah Rechargeable Power Tank	154	SRP £ 79.99

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ASTROLUX
76mm (3") f/700 Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x28, x56, x70, x140
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x152
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 76mm
Telescope Focal Length: 700mm (f/9.2)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Barlow Lens
6x24 Finderscope
AZ1 Alt-Azimuth Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray

	Prod. Code
ASTROLUX	708	SRP £ 69.99

SKY-WATCHER DELUXE MIRROR COATINGS
Most reflectors today usually have a coat of aluminium as the mirror surface and then an overcoat of silicon monoxide or silicon dioxide to protect it. Silicon dioxide produces a much more durable coat than silicon monoxide but requires specialized equipment to apply it and is therefore more expensive. Protection is needed, because in most reflectors, the mirror is open to the elements and deterioration of the reflective layer reduces the resolution of the telescope. ALL Sky-Watcher reflectors are Multi-Coated with Silicon Dioxide as standard for Optimum Durability and Long Term Performance.

NEED MORE MAGNIFICATION? - TRY A BARLOW LENS
A x2 Barlow lens (unless already supplied) is a very useful accessory. It effectively doubles the focal length, and hence magnifying power of the objective lens. Therefore, when used in conjunction with an eyepiece, it has the effect of increasing each standard eyepiece magnification by a factor of 2, giving twice the range of standard magnifications than available before. (e.g. if your telescope offers magnifications of x20 and x50 without a Barlow lens, with a Barlow lens magnifications of x40 and x100 are also now possible). Using a Barlow lens to increase magnification also has other benefits: Improved eye relief and reduced spherical aberration in the eyepiece. a) x2 Economy 1.25" Barlow Lens (Prod.Code 475) b) x2 Deluxe Achromatic 1.25" Barlow Lens (Prod.Code 364)

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SKYHAWK-114
114mm (4.5") f/1000 Catadioptric Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x228
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 114mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/8.77)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Barlow Lens
Red Dot Finder
EQ1 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
125% more Light Gathering than 76mm

	Prod. Code
SKYHAWK-114	921	SRP £ 99.99

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SKYHAWK-1145PM
114mm (4.5") f/500 Motorised Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x20, x40, x50, x100
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x228
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 114mm
Telescope Focal Length: 500mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Barlow Lens
R.A. Motor Drive (D.C.)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
Red Dot Finder
EQ1 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
125% more Light Gathering than 76mm

The predecessor to this model the SKYHAWK-1145 received two BEST BUY accolades in BBC Sky at Night Magazine. This model is identical but now includes an RA Motor Drive and a x2 Barlow Lens!!.

"The optics were so good"....
"The review instrument certainly delivered in every important respect."
BBC SKY AT NIGHT MAGAZINE

BEST BUDGET BUY

THE INDEPENDENT
Skyhawk-1145PM
(The Ten Best Telescopes feature. Chosen by Robin Scagell, Vice President of The Society for Popular Astonomy)

With R.A. Motor Drive!!

Related Manuals

	Prod. Code
SKYHAWK-1145PM	919	SRP £ 139.00

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EXPLORER-130
130mm (5.1") f/900 Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x36, x72, x90, x180
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
Telescope Focal Lengh: 900mm (f/6.92)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Barlow Lens
Red Dot Finder
EQ2 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

	Prod. Code
EXP-130	922	SRP £ 129.00

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EXPLORER-130PM
130mm (5.1") f/650 Motorised Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26, x52, x65, x130
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Barlow Lens
R.A. Motor Drive with Hand Controller (D.C.)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
Red Dot Finder
EQ2 Equatorial Mount
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

Sky-Watcher Explorer-130PM has received a commendation

Explorer 130PM
"An excellent choice for anyone wanting an upgrade from a beginner's scope, to something more adavanced that will show celestial objects in greater detail."
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

BEST BUY

THE INDEPENDENT
Explorer-130PM
(The Ten Best Telescopes feature. Chosen by Robin Scagell, Vice President of The Society for Popular Astonomy)

Explorer-130PM
“I was most impressed by the views revealed by the ‘scope during tests…Despite a phase of nearly 96 percent, the waxing gibbous Moon revealed a seemingly inexhaustible amount of fine detail…The mechanical and optical specification delivered at this price break puts it into an essentially peerless position. Highly recommended!”
Astronomy Now Magazine

With R.A. Motor Drive!!

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

	Prod. Code
EXP-130PM	920	SRP £ 179.00

ADVANCED FEATURES
All Sky-Watcher f/4 & f/5 Newtonian Reflectors feature 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports to reduce diffraction spikes & light loss, and high quality Paraboloidal primary mirrors to eliminate spherical aberration.

PARABOLIC PRIMARY MIRRORS
All Sky-Watcher f/5 ('fast') Newtonian Reflectors and Dobsonian models feature High Quality Parabolic Primary Mirrors to eleminate spherical aberrations inherent in 'fast' focal lengh reflectors with spherical primary mirrors. The mirrors are parabolized to bring all the light rays to the same focal point to give sharp, constrasty images, which are full of detail.

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EXPLORER-130P SupaTrak^TM AUTO
130mm (5.1”) f/650 MOTORISED PARABOLIC REFLECTOR AUTO-TRACKING TELESCOPE

HOT NEW PRODUCT!! (Due October, 2007)

Astronmony now HOT product

The Explorer-130P OTA has already been heaped with much praise and accolade by the media and astronomy press for its excellent Parabolic optics. It is highly recommended for the beginner or experienced observer wanting excellent results, from a telescope of decent aperture and of manageable proportions. Whether your interest is Deep-Sky, the Moon and Planets, or a combination of both, the Explorer-130P offers excellent all-round diffraction-limited performance.

The new SupaTrak™ Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount is a heavier-duty version of the standard Auto-Tracking mount, designed to carry heavier OTA’s. This mounting, with its built-in dual-axis multi-speed Servo motors is ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial use. In Astronomical mode, after following the simple set-up procedure, the mount is capable of tracking astronomical objects automatically. The fully motorised mount is convenient, practical, lightweight and easy to set-up and is ideal for both beginners and experienced users alike.

Overall this is a sizzling telescope package offering a truly phenomenal, ground-breaking combination of quality, performance and value for money.

Supplied with FREE Compass!!

Magnifications (with optics supplied): x26, x52, x65, x130
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25”): 10mm & 25mm
X2 Barlow Lens
Red Dot Finder
1.25”/31.7mm Star Diagonal
SupaTrak^TM Heavy-Duty Motorised Multi-Speed Auto-Tracking Alt-Azimuth Mount
Power Requirement: 12v DC Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
30% more Light Gathering than 114mm

“Its sharp optics and relatively small central obstruction (35mm = 27%) ensure that it delivers bright, diffraction-limited images…. can view a true field of in excess of 2°…. will give you memorable views of the Moon and bright planets…. In short, it’s a great all-rounder in its class….The new SupaTrak™ mount shares more than a passing resemblance to the Celestron SLT, but the somewhat quieter and heavier duty SupaTrak sports a more robust Vixen-style dovetail clamp…. I found that the SupaTrak was capable of following a celestial object at high magnifications for tens of minutes before slowly drifting out of the field of view, which is perfectly adequate for visual use or simple webcam imaging…. If you are looking for an intuitive and far less intimidating user experience than that offered by cheaper GoTo mounts, the SupaTrak is highly recommended as a versatile grab-and-go system.”
Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com

“I was most impressed by the views revealed by the ‘scope during tests….Despite a phase of nearly 96%, the waxing gibbous Moon revealed a seemingly inexhaustible amount of fine detail”
Astronomy Now Magazine

”The telescope is easy to use, and the controls and slew rate are excellent. A particularly strong point is the sturdiness of the mount for the price. There is no excessive vibration. Most suitable for the beginner.“

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

Scopetest.com review of SupaTrak Telescopes (& Mounting)

	Prod. Code
EXPLORER-130P SupaTrak^TM AUTO	127	SRP £ 199.00

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EXPLORER-150P (EQ3-2)
150MM (6") F/750 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150
Highest Practical Power (potential):x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
Tube assembly available separately
Supplied complete with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces
6x30 finderscope
x2 Barlow lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
Built in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
33% more Light Gathering than 130mm
Tube rings and dovetail mounting bar

Highly commended

"Good for advanced observing"....."Saturn was a stunning sight"
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

â€Optical quality good, and this is a good telescope for the amateur. On the EQ3-2 mounting the total comes to Ã‚Â£250, and this is excellent value for the serious beginner.â€œ

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

	Prod. Code
EXP-150P (EQ3-2)	912/448	SRP £ 239.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: Ian Peters, England

EXPLORER-150P (OTA)
150mm (6") f/750 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector
Tube Assembly available separately. Supplied complete with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, 6x30 finderscope, x2 Barlow lens, tube rings and dovetail mounting bar.
Product Code 912
SRP £99.99

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EXPLORER-150P
(NEQ3 SynScan^TM)
150mm (6") f/750 Computerised GO-TO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x30, x60, x75, x150
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
6x30 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
NEQ3 SynScanTM Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

”Optical quality good, and this is a good telescope for the amateur. Both the NEQ3 and EQ5 SynScan are excellent mounts; pleasingly firm, with little vibration and easily set up. Tracking is also very satisfactory.“

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

	Prod. Code
EXPLORER-150P (NEQ3 SynScan^TM)	912/106	SRP £ 499.00

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EXPLORER-150PL (EQ3-2)
150mm (6") f/1200 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120 & x240
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
6x30 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ3-2 Deluxe Equatorial Mount
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
Aluminium Tripod with Accessory Tray
33% more Light Gathering than 130mm

"Many contemporary observers severely underestimate what a quality telescope of this size is capable of revealing.

The fit and finish of the Explorer-150PL is typical of Sky-Watchers contemporary products - in other words, extremely good for the money. The rigid yet lightweight rolled steel tube has an unobtrusive seam and the gorgeous slightly metallic sky blue paint finish contrasts nicely with the rounded black tube end castings.

M13, the great Hercules globular cluster, was a magnificent sight despite urban light pollution with resolved components across the core with innumerable peripheral stars. Verdict: a reborn classic that I can't recommend highly enough for the price.."
Ade Ashford, www.scopetest.com

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

Related Manuals

Sky-Watcher Explorer-150PL review

	Prod. Code
EXP-150PL(EQ3-2)	949/448	SRP £ 249.00

EXPLORER-150PL (OTA)
150MM (6") f/1200 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector
Tube assembly available separately. Supplied complete with 10mm & 25mm eyepieces, 6x30 finderscope, x2 Barlow lens, tube rings and dovetail mounting bar.
Product Code 949
SRP £99.99

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EXPLORER-150PL
(NEQ3 SynScan^TM)
150mm (6") f/1200 Computerised GO-TO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120, x240
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x300
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 150mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/8)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor)
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
6x30 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
NEQ3 SynScanTM Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

”With the EQ3-2 mounting, this is an excellent telescope for the beginner, and the tracking is good. For the more serious amateurs the NEQ3 SynScan mount is of course a great improvement.“

Endorsed and recommended by
Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS

	Prod. Code
EXPLORER-150PL (NEQ3 SynScan^TM)	949/106	SRP £ 499.00

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EXPLORER-200P (EQ5)
200mm (8") f/1000 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with Camera Adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ5 Deluxe Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

	Prod. Code
EXP-200P (EQ5)	923/464	SRP £ 349.00

EXPLORER-200P (OTA)
200mm (8") f/1000 P)arabolic Newtonian Reflector
Tube assembly available separately. Supplied complete with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, 9x50 finderscope, x2 Deluxe Barlow lens, Tube Rings and Dovetail Mounting Bar.
Product Code 923
SRP £249.00

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EXPLORER-200P (HEQ5)
200mm (8") f/1000 Motorised Parabolilc Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
HEQ5 Super Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drive!!

	Prod. Code
EXP-200P(HEQ5)	923/739	SRP £ 549.00

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EXPLORER-200P
(EQ5 SynScan^TM)
200mm (8") f/1000 Computerised GOTO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ5 SynScanTM Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

	Prod. Code
EXPLORER-200P (EQ5 SynScan^TM)	923/981	SRP £ 625.00

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EXPLORER-200P
(HEQ5 PRO SynScan^TM)
200mm (8") f/1000 Computerised GOTO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnification (with eyepieces supplied): x40, x80, x100, x200
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x400
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 200mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1000mm (f/5)
Eyepiece Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25"(with camera adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
HEQ5 PRO SynScanTM Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
77% more Light Gathering than 150mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

	Prod. Code
EXP-200P(HEQ5 PRO SynScan^TM)	923/886	SRP £ 948.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Rob Bower, Island Grove, Ontario, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Peter Roth, Toronto, ON, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Frédéric Caron, Quebec, Canada.
www.quebec-astro.com

Photo courtesy of: Rob Bower, Island Grove, Ontario, Canada

Photo courtesy of: Bill Draper, England

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EXPLORER-250PX (HEQ5)
254mm (10") f/1200 Motorised Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x46, x92, x120, x240
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x500
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 250mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/4.8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 26mm
X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror (Pyrex Glass)
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
HEQ5 Super Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
56% more Light Gathering than 200mm

Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drive!!

	Prod. Code
EXP-250PX(HEQ5)	924/739	SRP £ 749.00

EXPLORER-250PX OTA
254mm (10") f/1200 Parabolic Newtonian Reflector
Tube assembly available separately. Supplied complete with 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, 9x50 finderscope, x2 Deluxe Barlow Lens, tube rings and dovetail mounting bar.
Product Code 924
SRP £399.00

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EXPLORER-250PX
(HEQ5 PRO SynScan^TM)
254mm (10") f/1200 Computerised GOTO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x46, x92, x120, x240
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x500
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 250mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/4.8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 26mm
X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror (Pyrex Glass)
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
HEQ5 PRO SkyScanTM Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 Volt DC Power-Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
1.75" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
56% more Light Gathering than 200mm

PYREX MIRRORS
The EXPLORER 250PX models feature Paraboloidal primary mirrors made of Low Thermal Expansion Pyrex Glass resulting in substantially shorter cooling times.

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

	Prod. Code
EXP-250PX (HEQ5 PRO SynScan^TM)	924/886	SRP £ 1078.00

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EXPLORER-250PX (EQ6)
254mm (10") f/1200 Motorised Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x48, x96, x120, x240
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x508
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 254mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/4.8)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror (Pyrex Glass)
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ6 Deluxe Super Heavy-Duty Equatorial Mount
Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drives
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
2" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
56% more Light Gathering than 200mm

Built-in Dual-Axis Motor Drive!!

“The combination of a Sky-Watcher 10-inch tube and an EQ6 mount is a hefty beast. It certainly is a smooth mover and, importantly, is very rigid, taking just a moment for vibrations to settle. Blessed with a tripod made from 50mm steel tubes, it’s a lovely bit of kit….The mount itself effortlessly supports the cradle and telescope tube….The EQ6 mount was responsive to use and its hand controller operated faultlessly throughout….The Sky-Watcher is a fine scope with a strong but heavy mount, making it best suited to a small observatory”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

	Prod. Code
EXP-250PX(EQ6)	924/740	SRP £ 949.00

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EXPLORER-250PX
(EQ6 PRO SynScan^TM)
254mm (10") f/1200 Computerised GOTO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x46, x92, x120, x240
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x500
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 250mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1200mm (f/4.8)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 26mm
X2 Deluxe Barlow Lens 1.25" (with camera adaptor)
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror (Pyrex Glass)
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
EQ6 PRO SkyScanTM Deluxe Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GOTO Equatorial Mount (Requires 12 Volt DC Power-Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
2" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
56% more Light Gathering than 200mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

	Prod. Code
EXP-250PX (EQ6 PRO SynScan^TM)	924/854	SRP £ 1278.00

Gallery Images
Click on images for larger view of photos taken using this telescope model

Photo courtesy of: Bill Draper, England

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EXPLORER-300P
(NEQ6 PRO SynScan^TM)
300mm (12") f/1500 Computerised GO-TO Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Magnifications (with Eyepieces supplied): x60 & x150
Highest Practical Power (Potential): x600
Diameter of Primary Mirror: 300mm
Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/5)
Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
Dual-Fit 1.25"/2" Focuser
Parabolic Primary Mirror
0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
9x50 Finderscope
Direct SLR Camera Connection
NEQ6 PRO SynScan^TMDeluxe Super Heavy-Duty Computerised GO-TO Equatorial Mount (requires 12 volt DC Power Supply)
Built-in Dual-Axis Stepper Motors
Built-in Polar Alignment Scope Holder
2" Stainless Steel Pipe Tripod with Accessory Tray
44% more Light Gathering than 250mm

Precision Computerised GO-TO Mount!!

“Compared to our own 250mm f/5 Newtonian reflector, the extra light gathered by the Explorer-300P was obvious. We got impressive views of a wide range of celestial objects. Galaxies such as M65 & M66 in Leo were wonderful, with strong hints of subtle detail along their spiral discs. The nearby galaxy NGC 3628 also stood out well. Nebulae shone against the background sky. M1, the Crab Nebula, showed varying degrees of mottling and scalloped edges – very satisfying indeed. The Orion Nebula, M42-43, was awash with nebulosity and we found we could easily get lost amongst the detail.. At its centre, the Trapezium group of stars sparkled and, at the highest magnifications , we spotted several of its fainter mag. +10 stars, even though the atmosphere wasn’t as steady as we would have liked for such high-magnification views. Detail Explosion: Late into the night we selected the globular cluster M13 from the hand-controller. As it swung into the field of view it was breathtaking, with swarms of stars looking like bees around a honey pot. The view was so good that we noticed a dark feature, commonly known as the Propeller, superimposed on one side of the cluster. It was easily the best view of the cluster we’ve ever had….For crystal clear views of deep space, this is hard to beat!”
BBC Sky At Night Magazine

	Prod. Code
EXP-300P (NEQ6 PRO SynScan^TM)	952	SRP £ 1499.00

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The prices listed on this website are U.K. suggested retail prices (SRP) including VAT for reference purposes only
and that prices may vary from dealer to dealer. Please contact your nearest stockist for firm pricing information.
As we are purely a distributor, we regret we are unable to sell directly to the public.
Specifications subject to variation due to later production changes. E&OE.

Optical Vision Ltd
Unit 3, Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP30 9UP, England
Telephone: +44 (0)1359 244 200 Fax: +44 (0)1359 244 255
Email: info@opticalvision.co.uk

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